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CARING STARS WINNER
511 Kensington Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
4.4
(19 reviews)
"The Village at Kensington Place is big enough, but it's not humongous. The memory care unit has a fabulous setup. The rooms are clean. The food was great. I thought it was a really nice place. The people seemed very caring. The girl who was going to ..."
$5,220
845 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We had an amazing experience at Complete Care Meriden. The room was brand new and very clean. The staff went over and above to make sure my mother was clean and comfortable. They made us feel like family. The staff made sure my mother was included in..."
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757 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06907
5.0
(6 reviews)
"It was our good fortune to be able to have our mother move into Long Hill Home as her memory issues became too advanced for us to care for her safely in her home. A beautiful residence that looks and feels just like a single family home, but with att..."
$8,800
62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(16 reviews)
"I looked at this facility for my 91yr. Old mom who has dementia. I feel it is a perfect solution for her . The staff were engaged and genuinely caring of the residents. It was a warm and cozy home without a hint of the institutionalized feel but..."
$9,000
550 Old County Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is fabulous! I highly recommend Stonebrook at Windsor Locks for your loved one!..."
$5,075
60 Cold Spring Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
4.7
(11 reviews)
"The Residence at Ferry Park is very beautiful and well-kept, with lots of natural light. I toured their memory care and saw an apartment there. I did not get to sample any of their food, but I'm sure it's good because they have a very nice menu. The ..."
$4,200
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245 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I tried to keep my husband Rich home for as long as possible. He was a 72 year old when things started getting very hard to manage. Finding Maplewood at Orange has given Rich a new lease on life. He is thriving there. Everyone from the top down has g..."
$7,200
6911 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Our tour of Spring Village at Stratford was great. The director we met with was very bubbly. She was full of excitement and joy. You could tell she loved what she was doing, and she was very informative. It was a detailed tour. As soon as we walked i..."
$5,800
CARING STARS WINNER
645 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT 06457
4.6
(21 reviews)
"As a Deacon at First Congregational Church Cromwell, I work with the activities director to provide an ecumenical service for residents. The staff has been wonderful in providing a clean, beautiful and peaceful setting for the service as well as publ..."
$5,220
173 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We toured HarborChase of Branford. They seemed very nice. Their rooms were a little smaller than the other facility, but they were neat, they were clean, and they were well-maintained. There were no issues with that aspect of it. I had my dad there o..."
$3,650
35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is a very lovely place. It meets all my needs, such as nursing care, transportation, and access to food. However, the question is finances and if it fits into my budget. I saw the one-bedroom. It was very nice and ce..."
$4,765
550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We toured Avery Heights. Everybody in there didn't need any assistance as far as I could see, but it was very nice, comfortable, and pleasant. The staff was very pleasant and informative. They seemed to care about their community. The place was beaut..."
$4,340
160 Simsbury Road , West Hartford, CT 06117
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Hoffman SummerWood Community was a very nice community. It's a Jewish community pretty much. It was very friendly and I met the rabbi there. My friend is a pretty devout Catholic, and I thought this might not be the best place for her. I didn't see a..."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
77 Plains Road, Milford, CT 06461
4.5
(20 reviews)
"I toured Carriage Green at Milford. The tour was fine. I thought it was really excellent. They have everything you ever need. The staff showed me three different rooms. The two 1-bedrooms were perfect. I wasn't interested in the studios, but the ot..."
$4,155
142 Cooper Avenue, Weatogue, CT 06089
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My daughter is in Anthology of Simsbury. They're very good. They're brand new and they're doing very well. It looks like a five-star hotel. The staff is great, and we get along fine. Their dining room is closed mostly because of COVID. They wear mask..."
$4,549
CARING STARS WINNER
708A Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
4.4
(17 reviews)
"Benchmark at Split Rock was very nice. The lady we talked to was excellent and very informative. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. Everything seemed good. They sent us home with some sandwiches, and they tasted fine...."
$5,220
21 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I visited coachman square with my mother a week ago. This community is incredible! Everyone interacted with each other. The staff is amazing and caring. I spoke to one of the residents and she raved about the place. She had visited several places bef..."
$4,155
CARING STARS WINNER
432 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(17 reviews)
"My father will be moving into The Village at Buckland Court. Everyone's been really friendly. They make my dad very welcome there. It's very spacious inside. We liked how there was a lot of little gathering spots in the building. Everyone's very welc..."
$4,000
200 Deming Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My father moved into The Residence at South Windsor Farms. Our overall experience with it is very positive. I like that they know all the residents and that they make sure that they're getting the care that they need. The room is bright and up to dat..."
$4,495
CARING STARS WINNER
180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
4.3
(27 reviews)
"There are multiple levels of rooms to meet the needs of different residents. My dad has a one bedroom and it’s perfect for him The food is great, basically available all day (7a-7p) The staff and faculty are amazing, responsive and so caring...."
$4,460
Assisted Living
Robert
4.0
Review of The Village at Kensington Place
The Village at Kensington Place was a very comfortable place. The staff was very friendly. The living quarters were nice. They had a lot of activities and stuff. They had bingo, card playing...
Assisted Living
David
4.0
Review of The Village at Kensington Place
The tour experience at The Village at Kensington Place was very good. They were very informative. They took us through the entire facility and showed us several different units that were available....
Assisted Living
zekeandlaura
5.0
Review of Complete Care at Meriden
Rooms clean and large. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bingo, moves, Live music, I would Like to come here if I needed to have help in some way. Laura B Baillargeon
Assisted living costs in Meriden come in at a monthly median of $5,088. Although this runs hundreds of dollars higher than the U.S. rate of $4,500, it comes in below the Connecticut norm of $5,129 and competes with rates in several nearby communities. For example, in Hartford and Bridgeport, respective monthly fees run higher than in Meriden at $5,225 and $6,273. Even so, in Norwich, seniors pay about $790 less for care than residents in Meriden.
Meriden
$5,088
Connecticut
$5,129
United States
$4,500
Bridgeport
$6,273
Hartford
$5,225
Norwich
$4,300
Assisted living residents in Meriden pay roughly $5,088 per month for housing and personal care.
Senior citizens 65 and up may be eligible to avail of the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver program, the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), to cover the cost of AL services in Meriden.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
In Meriden, assisted living rates of approximately $5,088 compare favorably to other senior care options. In-home care, which includes nonmedical custodial services from private attendants, costs about $100 more per month, and seniors who need skilled nursing at home pay even higher rates of around $5,339 for home health care. Nursing home care, which covers around-the-clock personal and skilled nursing services, costs more than double what seniors pay for assisted living, with rates at approximately $13,090. Only adult day health care, which features basic medical support and personal care in a nonresidential setting, costs less than assisted living at around $1,885.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,885
Assisted Living Facility
$5,088
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,090
Note: Data for Meriden was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Haven, was used instead.
Meriden and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Meriden, please visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page.
Meriden Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Connecticut are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Connecticut page for more information about these laws.
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